Arang Kel & Ratti Gali Lake
Tour Dates
Every Weekend
๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐:
(Friday Night) *Via Bus/ Train
OR
(Saturday Afternoon/ Evening) *Via By Air
๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฅ:
(Saturday Morning) *Via Bus/ Train
OR
(Friday Morning) *Via By Air.
Descriptions
BanJaRah Travels is back this summer with an exciting tour to explore the majestic Neelum Valley with ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฅ & ๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐ข ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข ๐๐๐ค๐ especial.
The trip involves a short trek from Kel to Arang Kel for an hour around.
Ideal for young adults and couples or families with young adults from any part of the county.
Pricies
๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ:
๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐ฌ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฒ๐ฌ:
Rs. 31,000/- on Quad/4 Sharing Basis
Rs. 33,000/- on Triple/3 Sharing Basis
Rs. 35,000/- on Twin/2 Sharing Basis
Rs. 51,000/- on Solo/1 Sharing Basis
๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฒ๐ฌ:
Rs. 35,000/- on Quad/4 Sharing Basis
Rs. 37,000/- on Triple/3 Sharing Basis
Rs. 41,000/- on Twin/2 Sharing Basis
Rs. 65,000/- on Solo/1 Sharing Basis
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* The above mentioned prices doesn’t include ticket prices from-to Karachi.
* Twin sharing room is ONLY allotted to a married couple, 2 females/males or siblings.
* Double bed + Mattress will be provided on triple or quad sharing room package.
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๐๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐:
– 0% Charges on Below 4 years (NO SEAT).
– 50% Charges under 4-7 years (JUMPER SEAT).
– 100% Charges above 7 years (FULL SEAT).
Price
/ per Person
Book This Tour
Location Covering
Days Information
– Departure from Karachi via Bus/Train.
๐๐๐๐: Flight option is also available for participants willing to travel by air to Islamabad for the next day.
– Arrival in Islamabad/Rawalpindi.
– Travel to the Hotel via own conveyance.
– Check in Hotel & have some rest.
– Dinner and Overnight stay in Islamabad/Rawalpindi.
๐๐จ๐ญ๐๐ฅ: Sazeen Hotel or equivalent
๐๐๐๐๐:
*Airport/ Station pickup is available on request. (Charges applied)
*Hotel Check-in time starts from 12:00 PM
*Dinner on the first night will be served in rooms only from 09:30 – 10:00 PM. Pre/ Post time arrivals won’t be entertained.
– Departure for Sharda (Neelum Valley) by 03:00 / 04:00 AM.
– Breakfast on the way.
Sightseeing/ Short stopvers: Kashmir waterfall, Dhani waterfall, Neelum Jhelum Hydropower, AthMuqam and Kutton.
*Prayer break on the way.
– Arrival in Sharda by late evening and check-in at the hotel.
– Dinner and Overnight stay in Sharda.
๐๐จ๐ญ๐๐ฅ: Ibex Cottages or Equivalent.
– Early morning Call for Breakfast.
– Travel to Kel via 4×4 Willy Jeeps (pre-arranged).
– Reached Kel & Cross the Neelum river via Cable Car
– Start 60-90 minutes trek to Arang Kel.
– Arrival at cottage and Check-in.
– Dinner and Overnight stay in Arang Kel.
๐๐จ๐ญ๐๐ฅ: Second Home or Equivalent.
๐๐๐๐: In case of maintenance of chair lift one need to trek from Kel to Arang Kel. ( 03-04 Hours ).
– Call for Breakfast.
– Spend leisure in the beautiful meadows of Arang Kel.
– Trek back to Kel (45-60 minutes trekking)
– Arrival at Kel and travel back to Sharda via 4×4 Willy Jeep.
– Arrival at Sharda and Travel to Keran.
– Washroom breaks/ stopovers along the way.
– Arrival at Keran by late evening.
– Dinner and Overnight stay in Keran.
๐๐จ๐ญ๐๐ฅ: Sukoon Ghar or Equivalent.
– Early morning call all for breakfast.
– Travel to Duwariyaan.
– Departure for Ratti Gali Lake via 4×4 jeeps.
– Arrival at Ratti Gali Basecamp.
– Trek to Ratti Gali Lake (around 1.5-2 hours).
*Horses are also available from Basecamp for the people who canโt trek. (Cost not included in the Package)
– Spend leisure time at the Majestic Lake.
– Trek back to Basecamp.
– Travel back to Duwariyaan via 4×4 jeeps.
– Travel back to Keran by late evening.
– Dinner & Overnight stay in Keran.
๐๐จ๐ญ๐๐ฅ: Sukoon Ghar or Equivalent.
– Early morning Call for Breakfast.
– Travel back to Islamabad/Rawalpindi.
– Stopover along the way at Kohala.
*Prayer break on the way.
– Arrival in Islamabad/Rawalpindi and have the last dinner.
*Tour will end for Islamabad Members upon arrival at the hotel.
– Check-in at the hotel (Only for Karachi members).
– Overnight stay in Islamabad/Rawalpindi.
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– Checkout from Hotel
– Travel to Bus Terminal OR Railway Station via own conveyance
– Travel to Karachi.
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*Breakfast on this day is not included in the package.
*Hotel Check-out time is max 12:00 PM
*Airport/ Station drop is available on request. (Charges applied)
*The flight option is also available for participants who’re willing to travel by air to Karachi.
Arrival in Karachi
Addons
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐:
Rs 3,000 Per Person (Required for Basho Valley)
*We recommend paying Jeep charges at the time of booking to avoid facing any inconvenience due to the shortage of jeeps during the peak season.
Menu INcluded
๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ:
Tea โ Paratha โ Omelette โ Water (Channa – If Available)
๐๐ข๐ง๐ง๐๐ซ:
Chicken Gravy (Karahi/Korma/Handi) OR Rice (Biryani/Pulao) with supplementary dish Daal/ Vegetable โ Raita โ Water โ Cold drinks
*Menu will be keep changing on daily basis by the tour guide.
Services Included
๐๐๐๐: A minimum of 50% of the total amount is required at the time of booking. The remaining amount shall be cleared a day before departure of the trip.
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐:
1. Luxury AC transport (Grand Cabin/ Saloon Coaster).
2. Half-board meals (Breakfast and Dinner).
3. Hotel Accommodation.
4. 4×4 Willy Jeep from Sharda to Kel.
5. 4×4 Willy Jeep from Duwariyaan to Ratti Gali
Basecamp.
6. Services of a Tour Manager/ Guide
7. Basic Phone Photography.
8. Basic First Aid.
9. Fuel, Parking fees, Toll Taxes, Challan and Driver Expense.
Services Not Included
1. Bus/Train/Air Tickets.
2. inDrive/ Yango/ Taxi/ Extra Jeep Charges.
3. Lunch and refreshments.
4. Porter/ Local Guide Charges for Arang Kel
5. Horse Charges.
6. Cable car/ Chairlift charges
7. Entrance fee of any Fort, National park, etc.
8. Personal Trekking Equipment.
9. Laundry
10. Room service/ Water bottle in the room.
11. Travel Insurance
12. An extra expense due to landslide, road closure, or any other reason beyond human control.
13. Tip (If anyone wants to give to the driver/ guide at the end of the trip with their choice).
Ticket Cost
๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ (๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ก๐ข):
–๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ
Rs. 20,000 – 21,000/- (Return Ticket) (Lower AC Green Lines/ Tezgam).
Rs. 24,000 – 25,000/- (Return Ticket) (AC Business Green Lines/ Tezgam)
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–๐๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ
Rs. 13,000 – 14,000/- (Faisal Movers/ Kainat/ Daewoo Bus Executive Class)
Rs. 17,000 – 18,000/- (Faisal Movers/ Kainat/ Daewoo Bus Business Class)
Rs. 21,000 – 22,000/- (Return Ticket) (Daewoo/ Faisal Movers Sleeper).
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–๐๐ข๐ซ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ
The Cost of an air ticket will depend upon the current airline fare.
๐๐๐๐: Bus/ Air/ Train tickets are subject to availability. If available upon checking, the reservation will only be guaranteed upon transfer of payment.
Pickup / Drop Cost
From the Airport/ Train Station:
Toyota Corolla: Rs. 4000/- (02-03 Persons)
Honda BRV: Rs. 4500/- (04-05 Persons)
Toyota Grand Cabin: Rs. 8000/- (12-13 Persons
Traveller's Instruction
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐โ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: (For the members who booked the trip)
1. Departure details like hotel name, tour guide details, etc will be provided on the departure day i.e. Friday (after Jummah prayer). Once you get the tour guide’s name/ contact number, you have to be in touch with him instead of the salesperson.
2. Every participant must keep his/her original CNIC. Also, a Photocopy of Nikah Nama or updated CNIC is mandatory for those married couples who need a separate room.
3. Travel lightly! More luggage means more time for packing and unpacking (Ideal luggage weight should be 10 KG). Also, carry a bag pack to avoid carrying luggage everywhere.
4. For Gents, keep 2-3 jeans, trouser, a few shirts and T-shirts, trekking boots/ joggers, jacket and you’re good to go.
5. For Ladies, keep 3-4 suits, a jacket, trekking boots/ joggers and a shawl.
6. Bring your toiletries. (Toothpaste, face wash, etc.)
7. Keep a water bottle with you throughout the trip.
8. Keep a Raincoat/Umbrella.
9. Keep a trekking stick.
10. FOREIGN NATIONALS ARE NOT ALLOWED EXCEPT OVERSEAS PAKISTANI.
11. Please be Punctual throughout the scheduled departures. Failure to arrive on time may result in being dropped at the designated location and the trip continuing without you.
12. Make sure you travel like a family and make all its members safe and connected to each other while respecting the locals.
13. Please read the terms and conditions carefully. Any violation can lead to abandoning your trip on the spot.
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Terms & Conditions
* Minimum number to carry out a trip is 10-12, in case a trip is called off by BanJaRah due to low registration the members who have paid will be entitled to a 100% refund or transfer amount to the next trip.
* The above-mentioned hotels are subject to availability during peak season.
* Twin sharing room is only for Married Couple/ 2 Males/ 2 Females / Siblings.
* Please ensure to follow the tour guide’s instructions.
* Members should report an hour before departure time. In case of late arrival, the tour bus will leave after 15 minutes of waiting. BanJaRah will take no responsibility and bear no extra expense in case of such an incident.
* Members must behave ethically with his/her fellow group members, otherwise, BanJaRah can cancel his/her trip at any time.
* No refunds shall be made in any case if a member leaves/exits during the trip.
* BanJaRah is not responsible for personal injuries and accidents OR the loss of any kind of valuable item.
* No refunds shall be made in case of a natural disaster or any unforeseen circumstance beyond human control such as rains, storms, land sliding, road closure, accident, flat tires, engine failure, or other vehicle malfunction, etc.
* In case of the closure of any spot in the itinerary (other than already mentioned), the guide will determine an alternate route for the day after the group’s consensus.
* Extra expenses shall be borne by the client in case of any natural disaster or circumstances mentioned in the above point.
* BanJaRah can cancel the booking at any time in case of failure to abide by these terms and conditions.
* Personal weapons/drugs are strictly prohibited.
*Air Fare & availability is based upon continuous change and any sudden change after payment will be communicated.
* Any hike in fuel price before the start of the trip will lead to additional charges in the package price.
Refund Policy
– 100% Refund if cancellation is made 15 days before the trip.
– 50% Refund if cancellation is made between 07-14 days before the trip.
– 25% Refund if cancellation is made 05 days before the trip.
– 0% Refund if cancellation is made Less than 05 days before the trip.
๐๐๐๐: Amount paid in advance will be considered as 100% payment and a refund will be made accordingly.